US Bridges

Santa Fe Avenue over T.I.D. Main Canal

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.1 MI S/O Monte Vista Av · Structure no. 38C0161

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Fe Avenue over T.I.D. Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Santa Fe Avenue over T.I.D. Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 86 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,633 by 2047. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSanta Fe Avenue
CrossesT.I.D. Main Canal
Location0.1 MI S/O Monte Vista Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.52019, -120.79054
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2017)
Projected traffic7,633 by 2047
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Santa Fe Avenue over T.I.D. Main Canal built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Santa Fe Avenue over T.I.D. Main Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Santa Fe Avenue over T.I.D. Main Canal carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Santa Fe Avenue over T.I.D. Main Canal?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Fe Avenue over T.I.D. Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.